Proposal to change the layout in a job shop environment in a beverage filling machinery industry

Abstract

The decision-making process in organizations has been the subject of several researchers and managers and much has been explored on the topic, seeking methodologies with a focus on increasing performance and productivity while keeping them competitive in the market. The objective of this work was to apply VSM combined with computer simulation of discrete events as tools to guide decision-making to change the job shop layout of a special machinery company, where the need to make changes in the Welding CDI sector arose, given its importance for the company. Through VSM it was possible to highlight current state problems and seek solutions to correct them. Then, with computer simulation, a scenario was designed in a future state, allowing the results to be compared. As a result, the proposed layout presented a 75% reduction in internal displacement between resources, a 7% increase in the number of packages processed, a 19% reduction in package delivery lead time and a significant improvement in equipment utilization. The application of VSM combined with computer simulation provides greater assertiveness in decision making, as it allows you to identify current problems and test alternatives and future scenarios even before implementing them.